17th May 2022

Rev. Irene writes:

There were two great themes in our services yesterday.  At the 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Church,  Rev. Dominic spoke on ‘sharing’ and at 11 a.m. our theme was ‘love one another’.

It’s a great picture of Robin Alden ‘volunteering’ to help Dominic as he spoke about how sometimes we struggle to share (remember the COVID toilet roll crisis!).  However, as Christ became the Resurrected Christ he burst forth and remains with us through the Holy Spirit, enabling us to continue to share his love and giving us the ability to share our love with others.

Humber Bridge Walk for Christian Aid

Help Turn Hunger Into Hope

This Thursday the 19th May 10.30 a.m. our Minster Praise service will focus on Christian Aid and all proceeds from the refreshments will be for that charity. Please support if you are able.

Christian Aid Week is 15th to 21st May, and you may choose to do your Humber Bridge Cross then. This year’s theme is Hungry for Justice.

Margaret Nicholson is willing to represent the Minster in doing the Humber Bridge Crossing. It is fantastic that she feels able and willing to do this. She will have sponsor forms in the church so if you are able, please sponsor Margaret, in doing so you are helping others who are in great need.

Plea from Margaret – she would like a couple of others to accompany her, there is no set date yet and she is willing to work the crossing to suit whoever comes along so please if you are that person or persons let Margaret know or make contact with me at the Min

UPDATE AS WE PREPARE TO CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE

It is only just over two weeks to our celebration in the Minster and the Minster square.

This is going to be an exceedingly busy week and we thank all those that have already volunteered to help on the day.

We are hoping to serve up to 750 ‘teas’ which will be packages of sandwiches, scone, cake, and cold drink. Tea and coffee will also be served. This will take place inside the Minster where we will have film on the screen.

In the chancel Punch and Judy shows will be available for the children.

Weather permitting, we will have a variety of activities outside, including face painting and craft activities for children (with the great help of the Girls’ Brigade leaders and children). There will be our Minster craft stall and Sue McGaw and her helpers will also have the shop open.

Cars from the 50’s and 60’s will be on show in the square.

There will be a tombola, however. we do need more contributions towards this.  (Please bring into the Minster at any time)

Lots of paper bunting is required to decorate so please do get colouring. There are templates in the back of the Minster or alternatively, you can print them from online.

This is just a selection of what will be happening so please help if you are able or alternatively come along and be part of this special time. 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 3rd June.

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WILL RUN THROUGHOUT MAY

SUNDAY   9:30 a.m. Breakfast Church (toast and drinks from 9:10 a.m.) 

11 a.m.     Holy Communion in the Minster

WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY    4 p.m. 1st and 3rd Evensong, 2nd Taize, 4th and 5TH Evening Prayer 

PLEASE NOTE EVENSONG WILL TAKE PLACE THIS SATURDAY 4 P.M. at

CHARTER HOUSE (WINCOMLEE) 

MINSTER PRAISE – 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Sew for the Soul, is a new group for anyone interested in sewing.  It will start at 12.30 with refreshments and end around 15.00.

19th May 16th June 21st July 15th September

20th October 17th November 15th December Resume Feb 2023

BIBLE STUDY - Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Click on TEACHING on the website.

OPENING TIMES FOR MAY

Full opening Wednesday – Saturday from 10 - 4

GRIEF AWARENESS CAFÉ (Second Wednesday of every month) 10am to 12 noon

INTEGRATION COFFEE MORNING (Second Thursday of every month) 10:30am to 12 noon

SATURDAY    4 pm 1st and 3rd: Evensong, 2nd: Taize, 4th and 5th: Evening Prayer  

THIS SATURDAY AT 7 30 p.m. there will be a concert in the Minster by Hull Choral Union. The evening’s performance will include Magnificat by John Rutter and Requiem by Christopher Wood

Both works have a joyful and uplifting quality, something that is much needed in the present climate. Our performance will help to celebrate and remember lives of those we have lost, those still with us and those still to be born.

PRAYER POINTS FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF MAY

• We pray for a peaceful solution to the ongoing tension between Russia/Ukraine.  The prayer for Ukraine can be found on the Hull Minster website.

•  We pray for Laura Smith and Wayne Cooper as they are married in the Minster this Saturday and for all who will support them in their married life.

•  We pray for all those involved in the Humber Bridge crossing to raise funds for Christian Aid. Particularly we pray for Margaret Nicholson as she undertakes this on behalf of the Minster. May all the funds raised bring relief and help to those in need.

•  We pray for Val as she prepares bible studies each week. Be both with her and those who receive God’s word through this excellent resource.

•  We pray that we will welcome all who come into the Minster.  We give thanks for those who welcome at the church and for Shirley as she begins her role as Volunteer Co-ordinator, that she may feel accepted and loved by all around her.
  

COLLECT FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 22ND  MAY

Risen Christ,

by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples:

help your Church to obey your command

and draw the nations to the fire of your love,

to the glory of God the Father.

AMEN

READINGS FOR THE 22ND  MAY

Psalm 67

Acts 16:9-15

Rev. 21:10, 22-25

John 14:23-29